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March 31, 2014 | Volume 3, Issue 10 | Lubbock, TX

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TO BE OR NOT TO BE: SOCIAL page 3 THE STRUGGEL TO FIND A FORMAL DATE page 4 SAYING GOODBYE TO “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER” page 11

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MY INTERVIEW BEAUTY SECRETS You already have that interview attire placed in the special side of your closet, but now your problems lie with how to fix your hair, makeup and if you can wear a nail polish or not. It’s the little things that matter most. You probably always hear to look your most professionally polished, so here are your answers to looking chic when trying to land your dream position.

Q: What’s the best way to wear your hair for an interview?

I say the goal here is to style your locks in a way that you feel comfortable – and I don’t mean that frizzy flyaway hair you wear to class. Try getting a blowout two days before your interview, or attempt styling your own up-do the day before. I personally find the sock bun a trick within itself. My hair has always turned out looking like I’m ready for a Hispanic dance festival. You could also go for a sleek ponytail, wrapping a section of hair around the elastic. However, give yourself plenty of time to perfect this look, because nothing is worse than running late and getting panicked before an interview. The last thing you’ll want is to be worrying about what your hair looks like as you’re being interviewed.

Q: What makeup trends are okay to wear to an interview?

While you’re in the hot seat, “trends” are probably not okay to wear, as it will distract the interviewer from your talent and professionalism. Spread on a sheer foundation or

BB cream and then only use concealer on any blemishes, dark circles and under your eyes. Whatever you do, NEVER wear a smoky eye to an interview. Save that for da club.

Q: Can I wear nail polish to this interview?

MALLEY RASCO

Kappa Kappa Gamma Editor-in-Chief Malley is a junior studying Advertising. You may contact her at malley.rasco@ttu.edu.

Yes, if it is a muted color that isn’t chipped. It looks unpolished (no pun intended) and says the five-year-old child you nanny did your nails. OPI Bubble Bath is the perfect nude-pink color, especially if you use your nails when you talk. This is not the time to try out a new navy or red polish. Stick to the basics, and splurge the $15 for a professional manicure. If you are wearing peep-toe heels, opt for the mani-pedi combo with the same color.

Don’t fret on the little details. Just do classic and chic YOU. The last thing you want is to try to be someone else – there is a reason you landed the interview. Show up as glamorous as ever and good luck landing the dream job!

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TO BE OR NOT TO BE: SOCIAL

fraternity parties out of nostalgia and a constant nagging to be social.

I’d thought the last week of studying and spending time alone was enough and I needed to expose myself to some human interaction.

The theme of this party was called “Mock Wedding”, in which the president of Phi Delta Theta fake proposed to a girl in another sorority and the invitation list was open to the public. The attire was to dress tacky but without trying, somehow the majority of people ended up dressing like the 80s. I wore a black sequined dress with a black blazer and gold jewels all over the outside with shoulder pads, and sparkly white converse tennis shoes.

One look in the mirror and I looked like a flashback of my mother before a Madonna concert. We started out with just the “bridal party” at our friend’s house, then into the limo we went on our way to the bachelorette party. Skeptical at first on hearing it would be only girls for the beginning of the night, we were proven wrong as it was so much fun to get to catch up with just girls without any boys around. Only an hour passed before it was already time to head to the ceremony and reception down in the depot district. Once we got there, there were people everywhere. We were shocked by the turn out. As usual, the party was booming and I was thrilled to have decided to go out and spend a carefree night with my friends. But once it got to a certain hour, I got the oh-so-familiar feeling that I had had my fun and now it was

LEAH HOFFMAN Pi Beta Phi

Leah is a senior studying public relations. You may contact her at leah. hoffman@ttu.edu.

As you get older, the need to go out with your friends every night becomes less and less important. Attending every pledge party and bar night seems to die down after your freshman and sophomore year of college. By then, you have found your clique of friends and decided your usual hang out spots, leaving the random mixers with various fraternities insignificant.

This topic is relevant because not only is it recent but it’s true to who I am and how I feel as a person.

Over the years, on more than several instances, I have been referred to as the ultimate introvert. But I usually argue that I do like the occasional party or gathering. However, as a whole I have to agree that I would rather spend a quiet night at home alone as I really value my private time. I have always been someone who doesn’t need the company of others to be comfortable or to feel secure. At the risk of sounding selfish, I prefer to watch the movie or television series that I want to watch and not have to worry about entertaining others and settling on something that I may not be in the mood for. In addition, this is the time in my life when I am trying to finish college and figure out the path to my career and future, without the added distractions and temptations that stem from being social. Although, all of that being said, this past weekend I decided to attend one of the big “Saturday night”

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time to go home.

On the one hand I love being social on occasion and spending time with friends and going out, however the nights I love most are in my comfy clothes, watching my favorite movies, cuddling in my softest blankets.

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THE STRUGGLE TO FIND A FORMAL DATE

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random for formal can be bad news because you aren’t totally aware of how they are going to react in certain situations.

Finding a date with good intentions is very important too. There are plenty of boys out there who are dying to get an invite to a sorority girl’s biggest event of the year. Some guys just want to get a painted cooler and free t-shirts. These are the boys we need to be weeding out! I always try to strategize and choose a genuine guy who would maybe even consider taking me to his formal later on. The worst thing that can happen is taking a jerk that won’t treat you kindly at your own event.

above is not as easy as it may seem.

KORTNI ROBINSON Delta Delta Delta

Kortni is a sophomore studying Journalism. You may contact her at kortni.robinson@ttu.edu.

Every sorority girl knows just how serious formal is. Date parties and bar nights are fun, but formal is the real deal. We all want to have the perfect dress, cooler painted, and most of all the best date ever. If a girl is not currently in a relationship with a guy then finding a date can be tricky. There are many qualities a formal date must have. He needs to be cute, fun, taller than you, and preferably even a frat boy who would take you to his formal in exchange. Finding a man who is all the

The most important thing to consider when searching for the perfect date is who would be the most fun to hangout with.

Formals are typically two to three days long. That means you will be spending hours upon hours with this guy so he has got to be a good time. A date must be easy-going. Formal nights can be stressful. Catching your bus at the right time, meeting up, and matching each other are all necessities. This is why every sorority girl needs a chill date that will be willing to roll with the flow, and any last minute changes.

Another important thing to consider in your date is finding someone who will remain calm around alcohol. If you have a date that is a crazy drunk this can be a huge issue. No girl wants to deal with getting kicked out of their own formal because of the problems their date caused them. Basically taking a

Every girl loves taking a ton of pictures at formal because it’s one of the few events college females get very dressed up for. These pictures go on Facebook, Instagram, and even Twitter, so basically they are highly important. One main thing that every tall girl like myself has to deal with is height. Being 5’8 I need a guy who is over 6 foot since we will be in heels and all. This can be a huge struggle, but don’t get me wrong there are plenty of tall, handsome men at Texas Tech.

Formal is one of the biggest and most enjoyable moments of a sorority girl’s spring semester. Having the perfect date is a necessity for everything to go smoothly. Every girl needs a date who is easy-going, fun, and a gentleman. Also, one who will appreciate all the work we do on painting those coolers!

To all the lucky taken ladies you have this decision already made, but to those of us searching, keep your heads up! Finding this perfect date can be tricky, but by following these guidelines it is possible!

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the dress and go from there. I suggest a fit and flare frock that will define your waist while allowing you to be comfortable.

Formal is a long evening and you won’t regret reaching for the pretty yet comfy dress over the skintight garment. This Topshop dress works great for our purpose and creates a nice amount of oomph with that flouncy skirt. In addition to its adorable shape, the color allows us to go crazy with hues as accents, such as jewelry and makeup. Choosing black may seem safe, but the subtle pattern and sheen gives it a special touch.

I don’t know about you, but I have severe difficulty gallivanting around in stilettos all night long or ever, for that matter. I normally like to go for a strappy shoes that secures and keeps my feet in place. I must admit they may be straying a bit on the skyscraper side, but with all the strap security, you should still be able to strut like a pro. Reach for a metallic clutch, like this to-diefor DVF one, and you’ll be ready to add the finishing touches.

Now that spring break has come and gone, I don’t have to be a psychic to know what’s on every Greek girl’s mind. That’s right, it’s formal season!

It’s time to jump online and select the perfect dress and accessories.

Your accessories are what should really shine while attending formal. Any girl can acquire a pretty dress, but you will achieve much more than that. You will accessorize your frock with personal style and flare. First, you must add some color to your ensemble. What better way to do so than the new Kendra Scott Harlow Necklace in Teal? Not only will the necklace spring your look into this hot season, but your “sawrawrity” sisters will be green with envy because you already got your hands on this brand-new bauble. Too much jewelry can look busy, so simply add a large cuff and a dainty pair of matching studs to accompany your statement piece.

GABRIELLE GARCIA Alpha Chi Omega

Gabrielle is a junior studying public relations. You may contact her at gabby.garcia@ttu.edu.

When attending a formal party with your other gorgeous sisters, the pressure of achieving the right look can be nerveracking. Don’t let the jitters set in quite yet; I’m here to help guide you to the ideal formal look.

When beginning your quest to the perfect formal ensemble, you must start with

Now the time has come for the finishing touches. With a primarily black and gold palette, have a little fun with your lip color. If you are anything like me, you accumulate lots of lip glosses at the bottom of your bag. Reach for either a bright red or vibrant pink gloss to seal the look. Seeing it is gloss, the color will be lively yet sheer. This means your kisser won’t be too overbearing, but just a sweet accent to your overall vibe. Throw a travel-sized hairspray into your clutch for hair touchups throughout the evening. I’ll be the first to say, no one likes fallen curls.

You now have acquired the tips you need to attain that flawless formal attire look.

This is the time to grab your girls and hit the streets of Lubbock to find the knockout pieces perfect for you. Now all that’s left to do is find yourself a hot date and I admittedly can’t help you with that. May the force be with you, my friend.

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LOOKING CHIC DURING ANY SEASON One of the biggest fashion debates is over the color white. Tradition is finally meeting its match…the nonconformists. There is a rule that every girl learns Chi Omega when she is little. Never Kristen is a freshman studying under any circumstance can accounting. You may contact her at you wear white after Labor Day or before Easter. This kristen.fouse@ttu.edu. was just one of those rules that you aren’t really sure why it exists but because it was the norm you followed it and didn’t ask why. In today’s world it seems that breaking the usual pattern of society is trending. More and more girls are starting to step out, defy the rules and wear white during the “forbidden”.

KRISTEN FOUSE

I will admit that I was a stickler for this rule growing up. Maybe it’s because I’m Southern and tradition is key in the South. However as times change I’m second-guessing my opinions on this no white rule. Major fashion designers are coming out with lines during the “forbidden time” that includes white. They refer to wearing white during this “forbidden time” as “winter white”. Some of these designers include Miu Miu and Alexander McQueen who both incorporated white into their Fall 2014 collection that was strutted on the runways.

Do I think people should start whipping out their white sundresses and white sandals and call it “winter white”? No. However, I am open to maybe an off white colored pant.

I am still iffy on white skinny jeans in the winter though. Maybe and I mean maybe, if paired with the appropriate colored blouse or jacket and shoes could someone pull off white skinny jeans during winter but it might be hard to ace this look. And by no means do I think one should paint their nails solid white during the “forbidden time”. First of all I don’t like all white nails…it looks like you just painted your nails with white out. If you think this is trendy and original…it’s not. And to do this during the “forbidden time” is just a double no no. If you want a solid winter color opt for nude instead. Nude nails look very chic and way better than white.

As for shoes I would still veer away from wearing white. One of the only pair of shoes that I would say are timeless in white no matter what season it is would have to be white converses. I know these aren’t the most fashion forward chic shoes but they are super cute just to throw on for any day. I am a fan of the simple everyday white tee for both women and men. For women it is a necessity to own this versatile piece of clothing. You can literally wear it in numerous amounts of looks. I do not care what time of the year it is…a classic white tee is a must.

“There is something about white in winter that oozes confidence,” says designer Michael Kors and I couldn’t agree more! If you want to wear white during the “forbidden time” then I say go for it. With this said don’t just throw on all of your summer whites and look like a dazed and confused fashion convict. When being a “rebel” and wearing white during the “forbidden time” think fashion forward, modern, classic and most of all being you.

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each other are all necessities. This is why every sorority girl needs a chill date that will be willing to roll with the flow, and any last minute changes.

Another important thing to consider in your date is finding someone who will remain calm around alcohol. If you have a date that is a crazy drunk this can be a huge issue. No girl wants to deal with getting kicked out of their own formal because of the problems their date caused them. Basically taking a random for formal can be bad news because you aren’t totally aware of how they are going to react in certain situations.

Every sorority girl knows just how serious SARAH formal is. Date parties MEACHAM and bar nights are fun, Chi Omega but formal is the real Sarah is a sophomore studying deal. We all want to journalism. You may contact her have the perfect dress, at sarah.meacham@ttu.edu. cooler painted, and most of all the best date ever. If a girl is not currently in a relationship with a guy then finding a date can be tricky. There are many qualities a formal date must have. He needs to be cute, fun, taller than you, and preferably even a frat boy who would take you to his formal in exchange. Finding a man who is all the above is not as easy as it may seem.

Finding a date with good intentions is very important too. There are plenty of boys out there who are dying to get an invite to a sorority girl’s biggest event of the year. Some guys just want to get a painted cooler and free t-shirts. These are the boys we need to be weeding out! I always try to strategize and choose a genuine guy who would maybe even consider taking me to his formal later on. The worst thing that can happen is taking a jerk that won’t treat you kindly at your own event.

Every girl loves taking a ton of pictures at formal because it’s one of the few events college females get very dressed up for. These pictures go on Facebook, Instagram, and even Twitter, so basically they are highly important. One main thing that every tall girl like myself has to deal with is height. Being 5’8 I need a guy who is over 6 foot since we will be in heels and all. This can be a huge struggle, but don’t get me wrong there are plenty of tall, handsome men at Texas Tech.

Formal is one of the biggest and most enjoyable moments of a sorority girl’s spring semester. Having the perfect date is a necessity for everything to go smoothly. Every girl needs a date who is easy-going, fun, and a gentleman. Also, one who will appreciate all the work we do on painting those coolers! To all the

The most important thing to consider when searching for the perfect date is who would be the most fun to hangout with. Formals are typically two to three days long. That means you will be spending hours upon hours with this guy lucky taken ladies you have this decision already made, but to those of us so he has got to be a good time. A date must be easy-going. Formal nights can searching, keep your heads up! Finding this perfect date can be tricky, but by be stressful. Catching your bus at the right time, meeting up, and matching following these guidelines it is possible!

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LETTER TO MY FUTURE GRAND LITTLE

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other person so much and just want to force them to do what’s best for them even if they don’t.

Normally, your Great Grand Big would have the privilege of teaching you Alpha Delta Pi the sorority ways, but she Kate is a sophomore studying is a busy senior double apparel design and manufacturing. majoring in International You may contact her at Business and Finance kate.webb@ttu.edu. and has to enter the “real world” soon so I will take her place. The only applicable thing she can teach you is what good choices look like because your Big and I are still learning. I’m not sure how qualified I am to give you advice since I’m a junior and am no closer to having my life together than Aaron Carter getting his career back. Realistically, I see my future self working for Cosmopolitan writing TMI articles about my personal life. However, over the last couple of years I have definitely learned some tricks so grab your Starbucks, get as comfortable as you can in your 5x5 dorm room, and keep reading as I tell you how fabulous you are.

KATE WEBB

Firstly, I already love you and know that your Big has picked out the best to continue our beautiful family lineage. Any questions you have about classes, dues, campus, etc. please direct to her. She has a year under her belt and can most easy identify with all the wide-eyed wonder and new freedom of being a freshman. She will be your role model and guide you on your path to a 4.0 GPA and the srat life. Give her time to get to know you and be patient. When she became my Little I just presumed it was like having a child. I. Was. So. Wrong. This child sassed me, had a mind of her own, and almost put me in therapy. The two of you do not have a good relationship until you’re both on the verge of mental breakdowns because you care about the

If you need someone to go out or shop with then I am your girl. I may not be able to tell you what I’ve learned in school, but I can tell you a crazy story or two. However, I do have some pet peeves to get out of the way before we can make wonderful memories together. If you wear tall white socks over your leggings I will instantly put you up for adoption on Craigslist. Don’t do it. Ever. Secondly, you drink Starbucks and that is it, and if you so much as take a sip of 7-Eleven coffee, I will send you to Standards. We have like an unofficial contract with Starbucks where sorority girls can only drink their coffee. Let’s not get the lawyers involved. Lastly, are Chacos. I literally can’t. Every time a pair of Chacos are worn Coco Chanel punches an angel. There are numerous other comfortable footwear options that do not make you look like a tacky elderly tourist.

My advice to you when you’re picking out a Little is to pick someone who will not judge you for eating a pint of ice cream in one sitting. You don’t need that kind of negativity in your life. Tell your Little she’s pretty. Like, a lot. Maybe five times a day because that is true love. Enjoy college while you can. Over time I have found that adulthood means pretending to like to cook and saying “the economy” a lot.

Maybe one of the toughest parts of adulthood is figuring out how to stay friends with people who post too many selfies. We’ll figure out how to eventually become real adults. But like, the fun kind.

When, NOT IF, you get screwed over by a boy please remember it is not the end of the world. You get a short mourning period, and then you need to put on some lipstick and pull yourself together. The best warning I can give you is boys who know how to talk to girls are the most dangerous. With that being said, go have fun and use your common sense.

I am finally getting down from my soap box and signing off dear Grand Little. I know we haven’t met yet, and I probably come off as prissy and high-maintenance in this letter, and I promise you I’m only sort of like that in real life.

My final advice to you is you are only as strong as the God above you, sisters beside you, and heels beneath you.

XOXO Grand Big

10 PROPOSITION RESULTS OF TEXAS PRIMARY ELECTIONS Ideas debate & discuss

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Against: 14% I was surprised by this one. Maybe because it was because the results are from the Republicans, but I know that the Dems and President Obama sure are touting the fact that “most Americans” are for gun control, but the results certainly are contrary to that fact.

Proposition 3: Are you in favor or against abolishing the state franchise tax to encourage business growth?

In Favor: 88% Against: 12% Americans have and always will have the backs of small businesses. This question just validates that fact. We aren’t called the Land of Opportunity for nothing right?

Proposition 4: Are you in favor or against welfare recipients being tested for drugs before they receive benefits?

In Favor: 95% Against 5%

The results of those burning questions that were asked at the end of the ballot ;) So I recently talked about the primary elections that were held in March. Well, the results are out!

BAILEY BELL Pi Beta Phi

Bailey is a sophomore studying biology. You may contact her at bailey.bell@ttu.edu.

The elections went as expected.

If you voted, you know that there were questions at the end that would help your party determine what their supporters think.

One or two of the results definitely surprised me. The others were as expected. So without further ado, here are the results… **These results are for the Republican Party and for the region that includes Lubbock, TX. Proposition 1: Are you in favor or against the ability to freely express religious beliefs and prayer in public?

In Favor: 97% Against: 3% Pretty standard, I am not too sure why this question was asked… It reminds me of how wide the margin was in Greg Abbot’s victory. Did they even have to ask?

Proposition 2: Are you in favor or against expanding locations where Concealed Handgun Licensed people may legally carry their guns?

In Favor: 86%

This question needed to be asked a long time ago. It seems to be the concern of every gun toutin’, red-necked conservative.

And apparently the concern of the rest of the public. This is not a procedure of assuming or accusing, but is a standard procedure. If I have to be tested before I am allowed to receive a paycheck from my job, you better betcha that I am going to expect a drug test before you get a percentage of my check. It’s just right. If you are playing fair then it should be of no concern.

Proposition 5: Are you in favor or against elected officials and staff being subject to the same laws as their constituents?

In Favor: 99% Against: 0.63% Uhm, excuse me? This is America… just because you are an elected official does not make you subject to more freedom than we get. I think that 0% for against pretty much says it all.

Proposition 6: Are you for or against the appeal of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

In Favor: 93% Against: 7% This one really surprised me. I think these results are due in part because Americans haven’t been very well informed on exactly what Obamacare is. And the real problem is that we cannot even read the bill for ourselves because it is mind-blowingly long. According to Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, the bill is roughly 20,000 pages long. That is just absurd. All that says to me is that there is something to hide. And what better way to disguise corruption than hiding it within a 20,000 page bill in a language that most American’s don’t understand? I wouldn’t say that 93% of Republicans are exactly for the appeal of universal health care, but rather for the appeal of a law that not many Americans even know anything about. And the real scary fact of all this is that the majority of Congress had to vote this bill into law. Do you really believe that each and every individual that gave this bill a yes actually read all 20,000 pages and actually understands it? I most certainly don’t, and that scares me immensely.

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SAYING GOODBYE TO “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER”

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Some people think it is a red herring, but nonetheless, the possibility of its implications is enough to make us cry along with Ted. I’m sure after investing nine years in watching Ted’s relentless search for love, the audience wants to make sure it ends with happy ending. You can never be too sure though. In a previous season eight episode, a tearful Ted said that if he could meet his future-wife 45 days earlier, he would because he would want to spend those extra 45 days with her. While Milioti didn’t outright deny any rumors of how the series would end, she did reassure fans that they would be pleased with the original ending that writers Carter Bays and Craig Thomas have had planned for the last nine years.

Considering how long it took Ted to find his perfect match, it’s a relief to see that the wait for the Mother has definitely been worth it; seeing how utterly perfect and compatible he and his wife are is completely adorable. I’m glad that Ted Mosby has/will finally find his true love despite feeling so alone in the current season. It is bittersweet to watch the show come to an end but reassuring to know that the gang is slowly but surely finding their own happy endings and they’ll be alright. The hour-long series finale airs on March 31st.

After nine legendary years, we have to say goodbye to Ted and the gang, along with the newest addition, the Mother.

The popular sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” is coming to an end March 31.

After nine legendary years, How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM), is finally wrapping up its series.

Ted Mosby’s kids might be relieved to hear that, but audiences will be sad to see the beloved sitcom go. We finally have the satisfaction of knowing who the titular Mother is without having to wait until the series finale, but watching the unknown Cristin Milioti quickly win over our hearts makes us wish we had more time with her before the shows end.

Although the entirety of season nine takes place over the span of the weekend before Barney and Robin’s wedding, (which viewers were initially very apprehensive about), the final season has actually managed to wrap up a lot of unanswered questions, such as what Barney does for a living.

With the clever use of flashforwards (although technically, the entire show is a flashback), Kappa Delta viewers are able to keep up with Abigail is a sophomore the show’s current timeline and studying communications. story line, but still see how the Yo u m a y c o n t a c t h e r a t Mother is actually totally perfect abigail.hernandez@ttu.edu. for Ted Mosby.

ABIGAIL HERNANDEZ

While season nine has wrapped up various storylines for Lily and Marshall, Barney and Robin, season nine also answers where the Mother has been all this time, but has yet to reveal her name. It remains to be one of the few mysteries of the show, along with the infamous pineapple incident from season one. The writers also recently shocked viewers when they hinted more about the Mother in a flash-forward that could change the entire concept of the show. It once more begs the question why is Ted telling his kids this extremely detailed story of their mother?

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APRIL 1ST TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 2. France In France, April 1st is referred to as Poisson d’Avril, which translates to “April Fish.” The term refers to the fish that are recently hatched and therefore naïve and easy to catch. The traditional prank is to tape a paper fish on to someone’s back and wait for it to be discovered.

3. Iran The 13th day of the Persian New Year is called Sizdah Bedar, and usually falls on April 1 or April 2. Pranks have reportedly been played on this holiday since 536 BC, making it perhaps the oldest known joke day. People traditionally spend the day outside picnicking and playing games. After the picnic, you throw away all green vegetables, which traditionally represent potential illness or bad luck for the coming year.

4. Poland Poland’s joke day called, Prima Aprillis, often includes dressing up in costume and playing pranks on unsuspecting strangers. Additionally, the media likes to plan elaborate pranks often times involving public institutions to make it look more believable. The holiday is taken so seriously that the anti-Turkish alliance with Leopold I signed on April 1, 1683 was backdated to March 31.

5. Denmark and Sweden

Tuesday was every jokester’s favorite holiday, April Fools’ Day. Hopefully you didn’t suffer through any humiliating pranks. Seeing of the shenanigans of April 1st made me wonder, why do we celebrate such a ridiculous holiday anyways?

The history of April Fools’ Day is a bit ambiguous but it is believed that the holiday originated when the Gregorian calendar was adopted in the 1500s. At this time, the New Year was moved from April to January. Those who kept the April date were called fools. It’s not only Americans who enjoy the buffoonery of this day; many countries around the world celebrate April 1st in one-way or another. Here are some of the most interesting traditions.

1. Scotland In Scotland the holiday lasts two days. The first day is known as Hunt the Gook Day. The idea is to send someone out on a fool’s errand. You ask someone to deliver a sealed message, the contents of which the recipient passes on and continues the game. The second day is know as Taily Day in which you put “Kick me” signs on people’s back.

Danes and Swedes have two prank days. In addition to April 1st they also celebrate Maj-kat on May 1st. When someone has been fooled in Sweden, to disclose that it was a joke, the fooler says the rhyme “april april din dumma sill, jag kan lura dig vart jag vill” (“April, April, you stupid herring, I can fool you to wherever I want”) for April 1 jokes, or “maj maj måne, jag kan lura dig till Skåne” (May May moon, I can fool you into Scania) for May 1 jokes.

6. Canada April fools day in Canada is very similar to the celebration in the Unites States. One interesting occurrence on April Fools day in Canada is that skeptic James Randi gives out awards entitled Pigasus Awards that seek to expose paranormal or psychic frauds or ridicule institutions that promote paranormal claims. Past Pigasus award winners include The McDonnell Foundation, who gave $500,000 to Washington University in St. Louis to study spoon-bending children; and the City Council of Auckland, New Zealand, for a NZ$2,500 (US$1,800) grant to the Foundation For Spiritualist Mediums “to teach people to communicate with the dead.

So if you pranking attempts failed this year, perhaps next year you can adopt some of these diverse traditions to brighten your April 1st.

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GuyCodes @GuyCodes

Jimmy Tatro @JimmyTatro Mar 11

the middle of a gas station

You only regret the chances you don’t take.

The plane got abducted by aliens for sure

MTV’s Girl Code @GirlCode

Veronica (Hot Piece) @VeronicaGrandex

@freshbrook: dude just came into aspen with frosted tips. f r o s t e d t i p s

The relationship probably isn’t going to work out if you like his dog more than him. #sadtruth

I think you’ll know what I mean if I say, he’s the type of person who liked high school more than college.

jimmy fallon @jimmyfallon Girl broke up with me, walked out and then came back five minutes later because she forgot her keys. #awkwardbreakup

Sorry I’m Not Sorry @SororityProblem

Total Frat Move @totalfratmove

Jimmy Kimmel @jimmykimmel

Wearing the bath robe from your hotel room the entirety of spring break. #TFM Total Sorority Move @totalsratmove The hair flip girl is my spirit emoji. #TSM Congratulations, #FutureNoles! Welcome to @ floridastate and #GoNoles!!

Ellen DeGeneres @TheEllenShow What do you call a laughing motorcycle? A Yamahahahaha #ClassicJokeWednesday

I woke up like this, I woke up like this. (Anxious, grumpy and vaguely hungry) it’s really more a double V than a double U @tdvaz: Every time I hear that nasty word “exercise”, I have to wash my mouth out with chocolate…. @KatherineRead: If you’re about to put song lyrics on twitter, ask yourself: is it worth it? Let me work it. I put my thang down flip it & reverse it @Future1stLady1: Blue solo cups remind me of liberals.

I don’t like liberals. @Zakypoof: Sometimes you have to step outside yourself and realize you’re playing clash of clans in

@ScottyDaNaughty: . @robinthicke drug me? Mug me?

Seriously, WHAT RHYMES WITH HUG ME? @SterRS: I just said eight turds instead of eight thirds in front of the whole freaking class. @rellyOnSMASH: them unread test messages aint gon come and cuddle wit you at night @justinbieber: Blessed each morning. Going to be a great day @_Wade92: They’re playing Bust a Move in McDonalds right now. Employees here are down to get down. #turndownforhwat @Hannie37: Eating a BLT while driving is difficult. @derekbarchenger: No diggity just autocorrected to “no dignity”, I’d say that’s fair for texting about no diggity on aTuesday afternoon

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